Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe

This comforting Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole is a quick and easy weeknight meal made with simple ingredients! Using pre-cooked rice (like Uncle Ben's Garlic Butter Rice) cuts down on prep time, but you can easily use regular rice with added butter and garlic powder for extra flavor. This recipe is easily customizable – add your favorite frozen vegetables for extra nutrients and a pop of color! Serve with warm crescent rolls for a complete and satisfying dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 693.8 kcal

Protein 71g

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Ingredients for Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cooked Rice
Velveeta Cheese
Cream Of Chicken Soup
½ cup heavy whipping cream
Chicken Bouillon Cube
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Frozen Mixed Vegetables

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How to Make Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook 1 cup of rice according to package directions. (Uncle Ben's Garlic Butter Rice is recommended, or use regular rice with 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon garlic powder added during cooking).
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 (10.75 ounce) can of cream of chicken soup and ½ cup of heavy whipping cream.
Stir in 1 chicken bouillon cube until dissolved.
Cut 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch to 1 ½-inch strips.
In a medium-sized casserole dish, combine the cooked rice, cream of chicken mixture, and 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
Gently bury the chicken strips into the rice mixture.
Add ½ cup of frozen mixed vegetables (optional) and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Mix well, cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the casserole is bubbly. Check chicken for doneness after 40 minutes; cooking time may vary depending on the size of chicken pieces.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

Fat

118g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole?

Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole?

Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole has approximately 693.8 calories per serving, with about 71 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 74 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole?

The key ingredients for Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole are Chicken Breasts, Cooked Rice, Velveeta Cheese, Cream Of Chicken Soup, Whipping Cream, Chicken Bouillon Cube. See the full list with measurements above.